Guizhou Huangguoshu Waterfall | Symphony of Mountains and Waters (Nanny-level Guide to Huangguoshu Waterfall)

Interesting life, half of it is mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas... This half should include Huangguoshu Waterfall. Before you go 1. Huangguoshu Waterfall is not a single attraction, but a large scenic area that includes Tianxing Bridge, the Great Waterfall, and Doupo Pond. The attractions are quite far apart from each other and are connected by shuttle buses, so be sure to purchase a ferry bus ticket. 2. The high-water period of Huangguoshu Waterfall is from May to October every year, during which the waterfall is even more spectacular. Scenic Spot Business Card 1. Huangguoshu Waterfall The Great Waterfall is the center of the entire scenic area and the core spot for visiting (recommended visit time is 2-3 hours). The waterfall is 77.8 meters high, with the main fall being 67 meters high; the waterfall is 101 meters wide, with the main fall top being 83.3 meters wide. Huangguoshu Waterfall is an erosion gap type waterfall in karst topography. It is the largest in Asia and the third largest in the world. Due to the large drop, the water cascades down from the cliff, making a huge noise, and the scene is very spectacular. Behind the waterfall, there is a water curtain cave, and passing through it, you can see the rainbow over the Rhino Pool, which is absolutely beautiful. 2. Tianxing Bridge Tianxing Bridge is located at the very inside of the entire scenic area, divided into upper and lower sections, and is the most tiring and time-consuming of all attractions (about 3-4 hours). The upper half is mostly artificial scenery, reaching Gao Laozhuang, you can choose to exit or continue to visit the lower half. Of course, the lower half is the essence, with the Yinchuan Waterfall and the caves in the lower half. 3. Doupo Pond Doupo Pond is located on the outermost part of the entire scenic area and is the waterfall with the widest top among the Huangguoshu Waterfall group. It is also the filming location for the river crossing scene of Master Tang and his disciples in the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West'. This spot takes less time to visit (about 1 hour). Basic Strategy 👣Route suggestion: Tianxing Bridge - Great Waterfall - Doupo Pond (The scenic sightseeing car stops at Doupo Pond - Great Waterfall - Tianxing Bridge in succession, starting from the farthest Tianxing Bridge and moving outward is relatively reasonable, because in the end, you need to take a bus back to Guiyang from the outermost parking lot); if it is a two-day trip, it is relatively more relaxed, and you can put the Great Waterfall or Tianxing Bridge on a separate day. Ticket: Adult ticket full price + sightseeing car 220 RMB/person; Guizhou province residents full price + sightseeing car 140 RMB/person (Tianxing Bridge cable car ticket and Great Waterfall escalator ticket can be decided on-site based on need; scenic area pass is valid for 3 days) ⏰Opening hours: 1. Doupo Pond, Great Waterfall: 07:30—18:00 2. Tianxing Bridge: 07:30—17:30 🚦Transportation: 1. Self-driving: About 2 hours from Guiyang city center 2. Train + Bus: Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North Station to 'Anshun West Station', and there is a bus to Huangguoshu Waterfall at the station; take the train from Guiyang Railway Station to 'Anshun', transfer to Anshun East Bus Station, buy a bus ticket to Huangguoshu at Anshun East Bus Station, or directly carpool to Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area from the train station 3. Direct bus: Take an air-conditioned bus directly to Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area from Guiyang city center (after booking the bus, the driver will contact you to inform you of the boarding place, usually at the entrance of Guizhou Hotel on Beijing Road, where there is a breakfast cart from Guizhou Hotel, you can buy some breakfast). Tips 1. You may want to bring a portable raincoat, which might be needed when passing through the water curtain cave. 2. Wear a pair of comfortable non-slip shoes, the scenic area is large, and you will need to walk for a long time, and some places are quite slippery. 3. Take protective measures, the ultraviolet rays in Guizhou are really high. 4. Bring some food and water, as the prices inside the scenic area are relatively high.